Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the iPhone 16 Pro is five years of updates on from it. The 16 Pro has the better camera on paper, 48MP versus 12MP, and the 16 Pro supports 5G while the 11 Pro Max tops out at 4G. Storage goes higher on the 16 Pro, up to 1TB against 512GB, and the 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.5" against 6.3". Coming from the 11 Pro Max, the 16 Pro is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 11 Pro Max is the cheaper buy at £180 SIM-free.
17 reviews 4.2
11 reviews
Prices updated 17 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 17 reviews |
4.2 11 reviews |
| Screen | 6.5" | 6.3" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1242 x 2688 | 1206 x 2622 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 456 | 458 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A18 Pro |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 3,582 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 4G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 226 grams | 199 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes |
| Contracts | - |
£37.29/mo
£29.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £179.99 | £589.99 |
| Prices updated 17 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3", both screens are similarly sharp at around 456 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £179.99.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 Pro use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro uses the Apple A18 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 27g lighter at 199 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 Pro run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.